Senior HR Advisor - Remote SA & Policy Leader

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 520,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a remote-first HR team. You will provide expert guidance to employees and management, drive HR initiatives, and ensure SA labour law compliance from anywhere in South Africa.

You will partner with management to implement HR strategies, oversee complex employee relations, and lead training programs while shaping the employee experience to support the company’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• At least 5 years in a HR advisory or Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and employee relations.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR advice and support on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with management to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including investigations and dispute resolution.
• Oversee talent management initiatives, including succession planning and career development.
• Develop and deliver training programs on various HR topics.
• Ensure compliance with all South African labour laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies and procedures.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support change management initiatives and foster a positive organizational culture.
• Mentor and guide junior HR team members where applicable.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Remote autonomy

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a remote-first HR team. You will provide expert guidance to employees and management, drive HR initiatives, and ensure SA labour law compliance from anywhere in South Africa.

You will partner with management to implement HR strategies, oversee complex employee relations, and lead training programs while shaping the employee experience to support the company’s strategic objectives.